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Home » Face » Highlighter » Reader Request: Guerlain Nacres des Mers Illuminating Pressed Powder #10

Reader Request: Guerlain Nacres des Mers Illuminating Pressed Powder #10

May 14, 2010 Paris B 26 Comments

Guerlain Nacres des Mers Illuminating Pressed Powder
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First off, the Guerlain Nacres des Mers Illuminating Pressed Powder was a limited edition item from 2009. You can still get it from Strawberrynet (where I got mine) but its no longer in stores. This review is at the request of the readers who are keen to know how this performs as its got a beige tone. Besides, until StrawberryNET.com runs out, you can still get it there 🙂

I was a little worried when I received the Nacres des Mers meteorites powder in the mail. It looked so shimmery on the surface – pretty but shimmery as heck! I was however heartened by my previous experience with Mythic Parfait so I took my brush and dusted it over the surface, removing all traces of shimmer. Ah! That looks better! 😀

Guerlain Nacres des mers used
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Nacres des Mers has a beige tone as can be seen in the colour of the powder. Whilst Mythic Parfait gives my skin an ethereal glow Nacres des Mers gives it a touch of warmth. I’ve been using it nearly every day since I got it as you can see from the picture. The pearls have flattened some.

I’m no fan of bronzers because they tend to make me look strangely orange, dark or like I had a touch too much sun. With Nacres des Mers, I can now give my skin that much needed warmth which I sometimes like when wearing warmer colours e.g. orange lipstick or brown eyeshadow or peach blush or when I want to brighten up a foundation that might make me look a bit pale.

What you will NOT get from this powder is a lot of colour. It is not a powder foundation nor is it a loose powder. You might even wonder why you should bother using it.

Well, I like using it as a finishing powder. It adds that extra little touch that makes your makeup look just so. So once I’m done with my foundation du jour, I pick up my fluffy brush, run it over the surface of the powder and apply on my face all over. The difference is quite imperceptible but if you are used to looking at yourself in the mirror, you will notice how much more polished you look. I sometimes use this over foundation that might look a little light on me. It adjusts it just so 🙂 I’ve also worn it by itself on bare skin. Doesn’t cover anything but makes you look a tad less “naked”.

So, that’s Guerlain’s Nacres des Mers Illuminating Pressed Powder pearls. Oh and there’s quite a strong scent that does not linger on the skin, but I forgive Guerlain that because I can’t do without my daily dose of Meteorites! 🙂 I also just picked up Rose Frais because of reader recommendations and I can’t wait to show you that one – its too pretty!

Gosh! We are all HORRIBLE for each other right? 😛

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Sugar says

    May 14, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    horrible indeed! i am your worst victim! dior highshine addict, guerlain meteorites, strivectin eye cream, dior capture total, dior nudeskin foundation and most recently, Dior summer gloss have all been purchased by me because of you! Shame on thou! =P

    hmm. if u can do warm maybe i can too. cos my face is a nasty shade of pale yellow. i use 010 for nudeskin. nooo! not another guerlain product! my wallet is on a diet!

    also, i really admire how you manage to come up with daily posts despite working. i need my daily dose! u r superwoman!

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    • ParisB says

      May 14, 2010 at 3:48 pm

      gah! you are quick! But you picked up the good stuff – not unhappy with them are you? I haven’t picked up the summer gloss (whew!) hehe… I use 010 too so yeah perhaps we are of similar colouring. Luckily (or unluckily) this one’s no longer on the shelves so you’re safe! 😀 Oh and I multitask like a crazy woman 😛

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      • Sugar says

        May 14, 2010 at 5:18 pm

        nope, not unhappy at all, <3 them all! oh and btw, just a question, if you dont mind. i only use foundation on my nose and the area above my upper lip (what on earth is this called) because these are the only areas where my skin is uneven and poreful. (poreful?) on the rest of my face where i have old fading pimple(battle) scars, i just conceal.

        but, for some reason, diorskin on my nose goes on patchy, and if i blot during the day it gets worse. it looks like i put in on really dry skin, when in fact my skni has been prepped with serum, moisturizer and base.

        any advice? =( i use my fingers to apply.

        p.s. hoo boy do i believe the multitasking! did u get bitten by a radioactive multitasker?

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        • ParisB says

          May 15, 2010 at 1:57 pm

          Have you tried using a primer before applying the foundation? That sometimes help – evens out the skin so foundation doesn’t settle into pores so much. I sometimes get that happen to me too – sometimes its to do with the moisturizer I use that causes the foundation to go patchy. Hope you try something that can help it work.

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  2. Hanny says

    May 14, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Whew!!! They do look pretty!!! But For me, I would be hard put to go beyond the basics as of yet. Strange, I know. Haihz. Mumsies is an anti-makeup unless for work person, and well, I get guilt pangs even getting the basics hahaha. The lil college gal still needs Mumma’s approval hahaha.

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    • ParisB says

      May 14, 2010 at 4:46 pm

      Not to worry – the Meteorites will likely still be around by the time you hit the working world and realize you need that glow to avoid looking like a walking corpse LOL!

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  3. Jamilla Camel says

    May 14, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    I have this and it’s my go-to powder for when I’m tan, like now!!

    I LOVE THIS!

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    • ParisB says

      May 15, 2010 at 1:59 pm

      Yay! I gotta agree – it does look better on slightly tanned skin but I also loves how it adds warmth to my otherwise white skin without making me look like I have a fake tan! 😀

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  4. Connie says

    May 14, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    oh my.. that does look pretty damn gorgeous. *salivates*

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    • ParisB says

      May 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm

      *hands you tissue to wipe drool*

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  5. Jo says

    May 14, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    wow…gorgeous!

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  6. gio says

    May 14, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Wow, that’s gorgeous! Too bad Strawberry.Net doesn’t ship to Italy.

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    • ParisB says

      May 15, 2010 at 2:01 pm

      It doesn’t? Gosh! That really sucks 🙁

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  7. Jas Min says

    May 16, 2010 at 12:22 am

    May I ask, you seem to prefer the Guerlain meteorites more than the Dior Rose Diamond shimmer powder. Is there a particular reason why? They both seem to do the same thing from what I read. (Yes I am trying to convince myself I only need ONE of these two and not both. Eeeps!)

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    • ParisB says

      May 16, 2010 at 10:22 am

      For me, the Guerlain Meteorites are an all over face illuminator. It doesn’t show up much. I use Dior’s Rose Diamond more as a blush or cheek highlighter because it shows up more shimmery with more colour. They both highlight but they don’t quite do the same thing 🙂

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  8. Krissy says

    May 16, 2010 at 2:55 am

    Ditto, Paris. I normally use this when I need to tone down a pale face or to counter any foundation that may oxidize. Bit of a caveat with Mac liquid foundie though; I once looked like a cross between a jaundiced infant and an overzealous carrot eater. OK so I exaggerate but you get the picture. Must be the yellow/orange undertones of my MAC shade.

    Can’t wait to hear bout what u make of the Rose Frais. I have pink to neutral undertones but with olive skin and it suits me beautifully. Looking forward to it! 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      May 16, 2010 at 10:25 am

      LOL at your experience with MAC and this powder! I will try to let you know how I feel about Rose Frais soon. Haven’t had the heart to swipe off the shimmer yet 😀

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  9. milktea says

    May 16, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    heehee! we are not horrible for each other… i prefer to think of it as us performing a mutual benefit service for all womenkind!

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    • ParisB says

      May 17, 2010 at 9:01 am

      Haha you’re too kind 😉 at least we share stories of things that work!

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  10. rinnah says

    May 17, 2010 at 7:35 am

    I used my Meteorites for the first time at Sunday’s lunch! You’re right, its not very noticeable as makeup, but the finished look in person is wow! I can’t get it to show up in pictures though (I was camwhoring at home after the event), so the effect is only in real life.

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    • ParisB says

      May 17, 2010 at 9:03 am

      I can’t capture the effect on camera too its too subtle. But in real life – wow! 😀 I did notice you looked awesome on Sunday 🙂

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  11. Tracy says

    July 10, 2010 at 12:15 am

    Hi, Paris, i wanna to give a try for Guerlain Illuminating Pressed Powder but still can’t make decision whether i should buy Mythic Parfait 01 or Rose Frais 02. Any recommendation? As i can’t personally go to try the product in the counter as i’m in East M’sia.

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    • ParisB says

      July 10, 2010 at 10:19 am

      Hi Tracy – I have a review of Rose Frais coming up. It might address your queries so watch out for it 🙂

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      • Tracy says

        July 10, 2010 at 11:11 pm

        Thanks. Paris. Looking forward for your review on Rose Frais.

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